It was a HUGE week on and off the pitch!

The Premier League delivered another weekend full of surprises, big results, and plenty to talk about — including Arsenal’s impressive win, a Manchester derby decided by a single (very sketchy) goal, and some unexpected results around the league.

But this week was extra special for us because while we were watching the Premier League action, Luca was battling it out on the pitch with his own team FC Charleston! After a weekend of hard-fought games, his team went for the championship… and WON IT 2-1 in the finals going 4-0 over the 3 day tournament. We are so proud of him and his teammates for playing so well and working so hard🏆🔥

So this week on Premier League Playground, we’re celebrating the beautiful game at every level — from the biggest stadiums in England to the youth soccer fields of Mount Pleasant, SC where the next generation is learning what it takes to compete, work together, and win.

🎙️ Premier League recap

📬 Viewer Mailbag

⚽ Luca’s Tournament Championship

🔥 Big moments & big takeaways from the week

Because whether you’re playing for the Premier League

Premier League Playground: Week 3 is HERE! 

The Lad & Dad are back, and the Premier League is already delivering plenty to talk about! We break down all the biggest Week 3 games, goals, surprises and storylines from another action-packed weekend. We spend some extra time breaking down the biggest game as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1! 

Viewer Mailbag: Should the transfer window close BEFORE the season starts? Would that make the league fairer—or would we lose some of the late-window drama? 

Did You Know? This week, we head to the Midlands to take a closer look at Coventry City and uncover some fascinating facts, history and trivia about the Sky Blues!

Then we dissect a couple of classic Cristiano Ronaldo quotes and debate what he really meant—and whether we agree with him!

And, as always, we finish with the most nerve-wracking segment in football podcasting…

THE PENALTY KICK TRIVIA SHOOTOUT!

Who knows their Premier League history? Who can handle the pressure? And who is getting sent home with a miss from the spot? 

Premier League Playground — Lad & Dad. Big opinions. Premier League fun! 

Premier League Playground: Week 2 is HERE! 

The Premier League is heating up, and the Lad & Dad are back to break down all the action from Week 2!  We talk about the biggest games, biggest moments, surprises and storylines from another wild weekend of Premier League football.

Then it’s time for the Viewer Mailbag! We tackle the big question: Does the Premier League have enough superstars? ️ Are there enough household names to rival the biggest stars in world football?

In Did You Know?, we turn the spotlight on Hull City  and dig into some fascinating facts and history about the Tigers.

And, of course, we finish the only way we know how…

 THE PENALTY KICK TRIVIA SHOOTOUT! 

Who will keep their cool from the spot? Who will find the corner? And who will completely bottle it under pressure? 

All that and more on the Premier League Playground! 

The Premier League is BACK! 

Week 1 is in the books, and the Premier League Playground is here to break it all down! The Lad & Dad recap all the biggest games, surprises, storylines, and early takeaways from the opening weekend.

We’ll also dive into the new Premier League rule changes, update everyone on the latest transfers, share a classic Kevin Keegan quote, and debate what it all means for the season ahead.

And, as always, we’re finishing things off the only way we know how…  the Premier League Playground Penalty Kick Trivia Shootout! Can the Lad or Dad keep their cool from the spot?

Week 1 is loaded — give it a listen and join the Playground!

The Premier League is BACK—and so is the Premier League Playground! 

The Lad & Dad are back in the booth, breaking down the biggest summer transfers, debating which teams are ready to make a splash, and taking a look at how every club is shaping up for the new season.

Who crushed the transfer window? Who’s flying under the radar? And most importantly… who are we picking to win it all? 

We’ve got our season predictions, our hot takes, and plenty of bold calls as we gear up for what promises to be another EPIC Premier League season!

 The Lad & Dad are back. Let the games begin!

The Dad and Lad are coming back from summer vacation with an ask Luca segment! The Lad gives us his takes and opinions on all things soccer and we’re getting caught up on our busy summer activities of World Cup games and European travels. Plus we starting to look ahead to the Premier League season in 19 days. Keep an eye out for our Premier League season preview and predictions episode before the season starts.

The countdown is over—FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here. For the first time ever, 48 nations will battle across three host countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—in the biggest World Cup in history. On this episode, the Lad and Dad will break down the favorites, the dark horses, the breakout stars ready to announce themselves on the global stage, and the storylines that could define the tournament. Can Argentina defend their crown? Will traditional powers like France, Spain, Brazil, or England lift the trophy? Which underdog nation could make a surprise run? From bold predictions and Golden Boot contenders to group-stage drama and knockout-round chaos, we’re previewing everything you need to know before the world’s biggest sporting event kicks off.

The curtain has fallen on another unforgettable Premier League season — a campaign filled with drama, heartbreak, last-minute winners, breakout stars, and historic moments. From the intensity of the title race to the battle for European places and survival, every matchday delivered storylines that kept us glued to the action. Clubs rose, rivals stumbled, and heroes emerged as we witnessed one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory. As the season ends we celebrate the Lad and Dad’s favorite team bringing home their first Premier league title in 22 years. Congratulations to Arsenal. COYG! 

We have a special guest star joining the Lad and Dad on this week's edition!

A special thank you to all our listeners over this past year. We really appreciate anybody giving us a listen. The Lad and Dad have had a lot of fun doing this podcast and we hope to be back next season breaking down all the great action. Look for some special bonus content this summer as we look at the World Cup and possibly get in some episodes of Ask Luca. 

This week on the PLP we of course dive into one of the biggest moments in modern English football history as Arsenal are crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years. As much as we love to cover the whole Premier League the Dad and Lad are massive Gunners at heart! We break down Mikel Arteta’s incredible rebuild, the key performances from stars like Gabriel, Declan Rice, and David Raya (all who were nominated for Premier League player of the year) and what this title means for Arsenal fans around the world after years of near misses and heartbreak. We’ll also discuss where this squad ranks among the club’s great teams, the emotional scenes in North London Tuesday night and what could come next for the new kings of England.

This week on the PLP we of course dive into one of the biggest moments in modern English football history as Arsenal are crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years. As much as we love to cover the whole Premier League the Dad and Lad are massive Gunners at heart! We break down Mikel Arteta’s incredible rebuild, the key performances from stars like Gabriel, Declan Rice, and David Raya (all who were nominated for Premier League player of the year) and what this title means for Arsenal fans around the world after years of near misses and heartbreak. We’ll also discuss where this squad ranks among the club’s great teams, the emotional scenes in North London Tuesday night and what could come next for the new kings of England.